Bicyclist arrested for hitting car

COVINA -- An Azusa woman was placed on citizen's arrest for allegedly hitting a car with her bicycle Monday night.

But the 18-year-old could face other charges. Police said the woman allegedly struck two cars then demanded money from the drivers.

Covina police Lt. Tim Doonan said they will later present the case to the District Attorney's Office and let prosecutors decide if it merits further charges. The report will include details the bicyclist allegedly caused the collisions and asked for money.

She allegedly collided with the first car at 2:29 p.m. on Arrow Highway and Hollenbeck Avenue.

An officer spotted the aftermath. He saw the bicyclist and the driver talking then the woman jumping on her bike and leaving.

The officer tracked down the bicyclist and got her side. When the officer talked to the driver, he was told the bicyclist demanded money then left when refused, according to Doonan.

"(The bicyclist) was advised not to demand money at an accident scene," he said.

Nearly four hours later, police were called to a similar crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle on Arrow Highway and Azusa Avenue.

The driver told police the bicyclist hit the car which ended up with dents and scratches.

In this crash, the rider got pinned under the car.

Doonan said half a dozen people left the Outback Steakhouse and lifted the vehicle so the woman could get out.

"She got up and demanded money from the driver," the lieutenant said.

The motorist refused.

Police later detained the woman on Azusa Avenue between Arrow Highway and Gladstone Street.

The driver in the second crash identified Celina Mary Pangburn, 18, and placed her under citizen's arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor hit-and-run, according to Doonan.

Pangburn was booked at Covina jail and later released on her own recognizance.